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Job Ref No. ECC2004-152 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: See below
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/10/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 21st October 2025 Shortlisting Starts:  14/10/2025

Job Description

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am -3:15pm (30-minute lunch break)

Rate of Pay LSA: Scale 3 point 5-6

Rate of Pay MDA: Scale 2 point 3-4

Contract start date:ASAP

Oakfield Primary School is a thriving 2 form entry primary school located in Wickford, Essex. With a large field, dedicated outdoor learning area, and a spacious EYFS learning garden, our school provides an enriching learning environment for children to thrive. Equipped with an ICT suite and cooking area, we offer a well-rounded education that prepares our pupils for the future. On-site breakfast and afterschool clubs ensure that our families are well-supported.

We are looking for a keen and competent LSA and MDA. This position would suit someone with previous experience of working with children preferably, but not essentially, in a school or nursery setting. You must have good literacy and numeracy skills, a positive outlook and the ability to work flexibly.

In the LSA role you will support children's learning under the direction of the class teacher. You will work with groups and individuals, lead small group interventions, assess children's progress and report to the class teacher.

To apply for this role, you must have at least a grade C (or grade 4) in GCSE Maths and English.

If you think you would make a positive and creative addition to our team we would encourage you to apply.

Visits

You are welcome to visit Oakfield Primary School for a tour with Mrs Lynn Cooney the Headteacher. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01268 734343 or admin@oakfield.essex.sch.uk.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

At Oakfield Primary School we have high expectations and good outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our foundation curriculum and focus on memorable moments.

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We place a high emphasis on the well-being of our children and work closely with our families to support us with this.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children to join the Oakfield team.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Information about the School

At Oakfield Primary School we have high expectations and good outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our foundation curriculum and focus on memorable moments.

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We place a high emphasis on the well being of our children and work closely with our families to support us with this.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children to join the Oakfield team.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

School Office
Scott Drive, Wickford
Essex, SS12 9PW
Telephone: 01268 734343
Email: admin@oakfield.essex.sch.uk

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